Question 108Safety & Environmental - Assistant Engineer
70% to passWhen the inert gas system is temporarily unable to maintain a positive pressure, or an oxygen content less than 8%, cargo operations should _______________.
Acontinue only under "Emergency Procedures"
Bbe shutdown immediately
Ccontinue at a slower rate until these requirements are met
Dbe monitored more frequently
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) be shutdown immediately. When the inert gas system is temporarily unable to maintain a positive pressure or an oxygen content less than 8%, it is a critical safety issue. Cargo operations must be shutdown immediately to prevent the risk of fire or explosion due to the lack of proper inert gas protection. Continuing operations under these conditions would be extremely hazardous, and is not permitted by Coast Guard regulations. The other options (continuing under emergency procedures, continuing at a slower rate, or increased monitoring) are not appropriate responses when the inert gas system has failed to maintain the required parameters.
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